Appeal to driver involved in fatal Mayo accident

THE gardaí are appealing to the driver of the vehicle involved in a fatal hit and run accident in Castlebar to come forward.

Investigations are continuing into the incident, that occurred in the Humbert Way area of Castlebar on Wednesday, March 10, at approximately 11.50 p.m.

The collision involved a vehicle and a pedestrian, a man in his 40s, who was treated at the scene before being brought to Mayo University Hospital where he later passed away from his injuries.

The post-mortem has been completed and a forensic examination of the scene has taken place.

Gardaí are appealing to the driver of the vehicle involved in the incident to come forward.

They are also appealing for any road users who may have camera footage who were travelling in the area between 11.30 p.m. and 12.30 a.m. to make this footage available to them.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Castlebar Garda station on (094) 9038200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.